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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 350.51 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 350.51 and 160.84 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 350.51 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/350.51 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 350.51 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 56,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,375.27/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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